Fiber Optic Communication Data Links
The BEDF Series Bidirectional DWDM Optical Amplifier provides high-performance erbium-doped fiber amplification (EDFA) across the full ITU C-band (1528–1568 nm), supporting high-capacity transmission scales from 2 to 48 channels over a single fiber. Engineered for maximum slot density, the BEDF integrates two independent amplifier stages on a single board to deliver simultaneous bidirectional amplification. Specialized internal photonic components cleanly partition the spectrum, routing downstream traffic (even DWDM channels) through a high-power booster stage, while upstream traffic (odd DWDM channels) is directed through a low-noise pre-amplifier stage. The system features an advanced, software-driven “set-and-forget” Automatic Gain Control (AGC) mode that dynamically adapts pump laser profiles in real time.
Configuration options
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Part number: BEDF-11111N11
Type: Standard · Wavelength: 1528-1565nm · Power/Gain: Standard · Package: 1U Rack · CDM: Non · Power Supply: DC · Connector: LC/APC
Application context
Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.
Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm: Laboratory optical integration depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1528-1565nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (LC/APC, LC/PC, FC/PC, FC/APC, Special) must match the connected components.
Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm: Fiber-optic instrumentation depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1528-1565nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (LC/APC, LC/PC, FC/PC, FC/APC, Special) must match the connected components.
System integration
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Technical FAQ
Connector: LC/APC, LC/PC, FC/PC, FC/APC, Special. Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.
Wavelength: 1528-1565nm. Check the Fiber Optic Communication Data Links passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.
Power Supply: DC, AC. Match supply voltage, analog or digital command range, connector pinout and default optical state to the instrument interlock. Confirm the unpowered state explicitly — it decides what happens to the link on a power failure.
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Model selection
Compare Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm with the closest available models in the Fiber Optic Communication Data Links family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm (current) | Customized Managed Chassis | EDFA Amplifiers (OPA, OBA) 1528-1565nm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1528-1565nm | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Optical performance | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Fiber type | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Connector / control | LC/APC, LC/PC, FC/PC, FC/APC, Special | Confirm for this model | LC/PC, LC/APC, FC/PC, FC/APC |
